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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
Millions of people, around WEST CHICAGO, Illinois and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it
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Taking Charge of Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
Capturing the Moment
At Gateway Dental Centre, PC we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the
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Dental X-rays and Your Child
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of
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A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all
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February is Heart Month
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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Does flossing hurt your gums?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding
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Keep It Cheesy for a Long-Lasting Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese”
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Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
the doctor and our team at Gateway Dental Centre, PC will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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How do I know when I have a cavity?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
the doctor and our team at Gateway Dental Centre, PC frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss
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Snack Attack
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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The Best Brush of the Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Imagine that you’re only going to brush your teeth once tomorrow. Don’t worry, we know you would never skimp on your dental hygiene like that, but let’s just pretend for
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